A 10 out of 30?! You’ve gotta be kidding … Steve Wozniak deserves better than that! Wozniak is no Master P, who once got an 8, during Season 2.

Karina Smirnoff and Steve Wozniak (ABC.go.com)

Woz is a warrior fighting though injuries and that should count for something.

Despite being nailed by the “Dancing With the Stars” curse (twice!), he sambas on through the pain, with a smile on his face … last week, a fractured foot; this week a pulled hamstring. Sure, it wasn’t a great dance; but it was entertaining — and he gave it his all.

The hypocritical judges gave competitor Steve-O nothing but compliments (and a 15 score) for dancing through his back injury and trying his best. But for Steve W? He gets a score of 10 from the judges who continue to insult his genuine efforts. “At some point, the novelty wears off,” said judge Carrie Ann Inaba.

Maybe the “worst samba” ever, said Bruno Tonielli.

The crowd rightfully booed the judges. VOTE FOR WOZ! VOTE FOR WOZ! It may be a sympathy vote, but it is a well-deserved sympathy vote.

You can register and vote until 9 a.m. Tuesday at the DWTS web site … (click here)

Earlier Monday, Wozniak told the San Jose Mercury News‘ Mr. Roadshow (Gary Richards) in an e-mail, “I am restrained by a pulled hamstring (incredible pain) and can’t move my hips full out for the samba, but at least I’m bringing a couple of break-dance moves at the end of my routine.”

“If people like seeing someone like themselves have a chance to entertain, I won’t let them down. Dance like this is a partnership. Even though I’m known for humor and pranks, my partner Karina Smirnoff deserves more praise for making the dances fun and for getting the most out of her partners.”

“I loved my last dance so much I was glad to get to do it a second time in a dance-off. This time I don’t feel the same, because of my pulled hamstring, but there’s a good chance I’ll get to dance this samba again (Tuesday).”

Ron Kitagawa

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The Judges should be ashamed of themselves. Plenty of non-talented “stars” and well knowns have provided entertainment. Remember they are putting themselves out there, for our amusement. I am OUTRAGED!

MichelleD

Outraged yes! I called my sister and let off some steam after the judges were so mean to Wozniak. For me,it wasn’t so much the score as the comments. They were just rude.They have been much kinder to dancers of the past who were just as bad as Wozniak. The judges acted like they were disgusted by his dancing.It is true he is awful but surely they could say something neutral if not positive. He is trying his best.

LLA

I could not believe how mean the judges were, especially Carrie Ann! And come on, 3’s and 4’s? Woz at least tried and was having fun, unlike Mister P. I would have been screaming at the TV, but there were children sleeping upstairs, so instead, I gave all my votes The Woz. I don’t want to be mean, so I won’t mention any names, but I agree with 7th paragraph above as to who to vote off. Maybe the dance-off tonight shold be between Carrie Ann and Bruno.

Kathy

The judges recognized all other contestant injuries but gave Steve no credit for his ham string or dancing with a foot injury – just out of line insults. Considering his injuries and his when he first started he is improving and has such a positive personality that will help so much once he gets into shape. Give him a chance for most improved. He wants to do this and is having fun the whole time, even in pain. I enjoy watching him and believe he is a good influence on other inactive people. Keep him in!

Melanie

The judges were so mean. They gave Cloris Leachman better scores and she was terrible! VOTE WOZ!

Connie

I agree with Melanie. Cloris Leachman was unable to do anything at all and she never got a 3. Sure Woz is awful but it is obvious he gives his all and is really trying to improve. I don’t understand why the judges are so insulting to him when it isn’t necessary. They could simply comment on his effort, etc. Carrie Ann and Bruno are especially nasty and I am really getting tired of them using their camera time to try and appear witty and clever at others expense.

Jim

Melanie & Connnie couldn’t be more on target. Not only was Cloris Leachman awful, she was obnoxious!! Steve is more entertaining than most of the other dancers this season and kudos for his attitude. Carrie Ann said something to the effect that Steve is fun but he’s out lasted his welcome. Cloris, Hollie Madison, Denise Richards & Steve O should never have lasted as long as they did.

charm is not enough to describe WOZI , that’s what is all about it.,entertaining should have a new name -STEVE WOZNIAK- ‘WOZI” to me,even me as a women ,could never accomplish what u did with a injury on ur foot, keep going WOZI. http://www.sos.rescue@yahoo.com

I agree with Connie the judges need to be reminded they are there
to judge the dancing, not to go out of their way to humilitate
the dancers. To have someone give their best effort and then
told by Bruno to get down on his knees to beg forgiveness is
crude and an embarassment to the what is left of the integrity of the show.
Billy Ray made a comment regarding Brunos lack of manners and things
have only got worse since that time. I wonder if the producers bring
people on with little hope of being able to learn the dances to be targets of the this shameful behavior. The have run into a contestant
now Steve who I suggest does not let his ego run his life, has faced small minded critics like Bruno through out his life, has a fan base
of other intelligent individuals with similar experiences, now he is
gathering a fan base of people who support his efforts and
want to send a message to the producers about treating people
with respect and fairly.

bitten off more that they can chew, and may find out that viewers
are not wiling to support the judges mean spirited comments
any longer.

jane fazzari

I liked Megan Joy… think she has more unique voice than others… amazing stage comfort, star quality…… perhaps not the best choce of songs… but so what?????